​​​Project Status Update -Minneapolis - Downtown​

9/22/2015 Update

Crews from Michels Corporation and MN Limited LLC., two authorized CenterPoint Energy contractors, have finished construction and restoration within the scope of downtown Minneapolis project.

We understand that the downtown Minneapolis construction project was an inconvenience to people living, working and commuting in and around the area, so we greatly appreciate your patience and understanding as we worked to complete restoration as safely and quickly as possible.

From Monday, May 11th to Monday, May 25th, northbound 2nd Avenue S. traffic will be closed at the intersection of 2nd Street S. and 2nd Avenue S. One southbound 2nd Avenue S. lane will remain open.

There will be no through traffic at this intersection on 2nd St S. Please follow the posted detour.

2nd Street S., from 5th Avenue S. to Portland Avenue S.:

Crews are working eastward along 2nd Street S.

From Wednesday, May 6th to Wednesday, May 13th, crews will be working at the intersection of Portland Avenue S. and 2nd Street S. One westbound 2nd Street S. lane will be open. Eastbound 2nd Street S. will be detoured.

Beginning Monday, May 11th and continuing for the next three weeks, crews will be working along 2nd Street S., between Portland Avenue S. and Chicago Avenue S. One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction. No parking will be allowed in the areas of construction.

4/24/2015 Update

Crews continue working along the south side of 1st Street S., from Marquette Avenue S. to 2nd Avenue S. Parking will not be allowed in this area as construction progresses. Two-way traffic will be maintained. Restoration to follow.

Beginning April 27:

Crews crossed the intersection of 3rd Avenue N. at 2nd Street N. Temporary road restoration will follow in this area. The southern parking and bike lane on 3rd Avenue N., from 2nd Street N. to Washington Avenue N. will be closed during construction.

Construction continues along 2nd street N., from 3rd Avenue N. to 2nd Avenue N. Construction will occur in the east parking lane for northbound 2nd Street N. traffic. Two-way traffic will be maintained. Construction will occur overnight as needed.

Beginning April 28:

Crews will be turning the corner of 2nd Avenue N. and 1st Street N.

Construction will continue eastwards along 1st Street N., from 2nd Avenue N. to just west of Hennepin Avenue.

Parking will not be allowed in this area as construction progresses. Two-way traffic will be maintained.

The corner of 2nd Avenue N., from 2nd Street N. to 1st Street N. will be closed. Please follow the posted detour.

Beginning April 13:

Crews will begin installing natural gas transmission pipe along the south side of 1st Street S., from Hennepin Avenue to 2nd Avenue S. Parking will not be allowed in this area as construction progresses. Two-way traffic will be maintained.

April 13 to April 24:

The driving lane and sidewalk on 3rd Avenue N., west of 2nd Street N. will reopen.

The southern parking and bike lane on 3rd Avenue N., from 2nd Street N. to Washington Avenue N. will be closed during construction.

April 15 to April 29:

Construction will continue along 2nd street N., from 3rd Avenue N. to 2nd Avenue N. A lane shift will occur in the area of construction from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Two-way traffic will be maintained. Construction will occur overnight as needed.

4/3/2015 Update

MN Limited, LLC. and Michels Corporation, two authorized CenterPoint Energy contractors, will begin installing natural gas pipe on Monday, April 6th in the following locations:

April 6 to April 24:

The corner of 2nd Avenue N., from 2nd Street N. to 1st Street N. will be closed for one month. Please follow the posted detour.

The intersection of southbound Hennepin Avenue and 1st Street N. will reopen Monday, April 6th.

April 6 to April 12:

Construction will occur on northbound Hennepin Avenue and 1st Street S. Traffic will be reduced to two lanes on northbound Hennepin Avenue.

April 6 to April 20:

Construction will occur on 3rd Avenue N., working from 1st Street N. to Washington Avenue N. The southern parking and bike lane on 3rd Avenue N. will be closed during construction.

Construction will occur in the middle of the road on 2nd street N., from 3rd Avenue N. to 1st Avenue N. A lane shift will occur in the area of construction. Two-way traffic will be maintained. Construction will occur overnight as needed.

3/23/2015 Update

On Monday, March 30th, the downtown Minneapolis construction project will begin. Crews from MN Limited, LLC., an authorized CenterPoint Energy contractor, will begin construction in the following locations:

2nd Avenue N., from 2nd Street N. to 1st Street N. will be closed for two weeks. Please follow the posted detour.

The intersection of southbound Hennepin Avenue and 1st Street N. will be closed from Monday, March 30th to Monday, April 6th. Traffic will be detoured to 1st Street N. and 1st Street S. Northbound Hennepin Avenue will always be maintained.

Construction signs will be posted today in the areas of construction. Please visit our website often to receive project updates, traffic alerts and any anticipated road or lane closures. Thank you.

3/10/2015 Update

In order to enhance the long-term safety and reliability of our gas distribution system, CenterPoint Energy will be replacing almost 2 miles of natural gas pipeline along various streets on the north edge of downtown Minneapolis beginning this spring, 2015.

CenterPoint Energy representatives will be meeting with neighborhood groups, community associations, businesses and city officials to discuss the project, answer questions and determine if there are things that can be done to minimize the inconvenience this may cause for businesses, residents and commuters within the areas of construction.

Thank you in advance for your patience while construction is taking place. This work is part of CenterPoint Energy’s ongoing commitment to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas now and into the future.

Please continue to visit our website often to receive project updates, traffic alerts or text-to-subscribe for updates by sending CNP DOWNTOWN to 468311.